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Title: AMU1314 Writing Techniques, Forms and Literary Devices


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AMU1314Writing Techniques, Forms and Literary
Devices
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AMU1314 THE UNIT
Aims
Overview
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  • This unit introduces you to the key elements or
    devices used in creative writing, including
    poetry (e.g. tone, voice, sound, poetic forms,
    imagery, etc.) and fiction (character, setting,
    etc.). You will learn about their functions and
    how to develop them in your own work to achieve
    different effects. A critical understanding of
    these elements is thus necessary, and to this
    end, we turn to select literary texts that,
    asides from demonstrating how great authors
    enlist formal devices, will be used for close
    reading exercises to help you develop strong
    interpretative and evaluative (i.e. good from bad
    writing) skills.
  • Please note that this unit is about writing as a
    craft, and not language improvement although the
    latter is certainly an indirect byproduct.
  • This unit has the following interrelated
    objectives
  • To introduce the range of elements devices used
    in poetry and fiction
  • To establish a critical understanding of their
    respective functions
  • To help students develop some basic writing
    techniques involving these devices.
  • To encourage close reading of literary works to
    develop interpretive and evaluative skills.
  • To reify the importance of giving and providing
    meaningful feedback.

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The Student (yes, you )
  • Come to class prepared
  • Contribute effectively to discussion
  • Be mindful of your comments and views without
    sacrificing honesty, and be critical without
    being a (your word here).
  • Be prepared to write a lot in and outside class
  • Bring your own writing device to EVERY lecture
    and tutorial.
  • Be aware of, and up-to-date about, housekeeping
    matters (because deadlines can sometimes change,
    so check you Moodle and students email
    frequently)
  • Be sure you are familiar with the attendance
    requirements for this unit and the policy on
    plagiarism.

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Housekeeping Matters
Submission and Deadlines
Extensions and Late Assignments
Assignments
  • This unit involves the following assignments
  • 10 one pointers (x 2 20)
  • The first one is due end of this week.
  • 2 assignments on providing feedback (x 10 20)
  • 6- 8 pages of poetry (25)
  • 6 - 8 pages of fiction, i.e. a short story of not
    less than 1500 words (25)
  • A short reflective essay of approx. 350
    words(10)
  • Please see under Assessment in Moodle or refer
    to you Unit Guide for details of each task and
    what to do.
  • Only online submissions via Moodle
  • Deadlines for all assignments except reflective
    essay are always on a Friday
  • Deadline for Reflective Essay
  • Short vs. longer extensions.
  • Late assignments and penalty (per day, after 10
    days and after 14 days).

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Moodle and Reading List for AMU1314
Moodle
  • Weekly schedule
  • Assessment and Grades
  • Unit Resources

Library Reading List
  • The Library Reading List for this unit can be
    accessed at
  • https//rl.talis.com/3/monash/lists/7F9ADCBE-46BE
    -A367-730E-D0B307951696.html
  • Alternatively, go to the Monash librarys
    webpage, and under Reading Lists, search for
    this unit using its code or name.

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  • Small Group Writing Workshops

In addition to your regular lectures and
tutorials, you are required to attend two
one-hour writing workshops to discuss, plan and
give/receive feedback on your poetry and fiction
assignments respectively prior to their
submissions.
workshop Details and Etiquette
  • Grouping no more than 4 members per group
    (groups to be established in week 2)
  • Scheduling
  • For poetry between weeks 3- 5
  • For fiction between weeks 8-10
  • .
  • Cancellation and replacement of workshop
  • Objective
  • Dos and donts

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The Importance of Feedback
There will be class sessions on how to evaluate
poetry and fiction to help you know what
constitutes good feedback. But here are some
general points for now on
Getting Feedback
Giving Feedback
Using Feedback
  • Be mature and open to criticisms and suggestions
  • Dont be casual and/or dismissive with feedback.
  • The writing, not the writer
  • Be relevant and constructive.
  • EXPLAIN.
  • Provide ideas and suggestions.
  • Focus on what works and doesnt
  • Be attentive.
  • It is your decision in the end.
  • Consider storing feedback for future reference.

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Writing Dont
  • Here are some tips on what to avoid if you want
    to be a writer
  • Avoid limiting your reading to just a few
    favorite authors.
  • Avoid staying in your comfort zone.
  • Avoid being a lazy writer.
  • Dont ignore the importance of research and
    observation
  • Avoid being an occasional or a need-based writer.

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Conclusion and Thanks
  • If you have any questions, please use the
    discussion forum on Moodle or email them to me at
    ng.hock.soon_at_monash.edu
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